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Guest Post: The Benefits of Opening a Franchise Hostel

Hostel, IrelandBy DigitalanoigeDecember 3, 2019

Hostelling in Ireland is still a popular alternative for a lot of travelers looking to book a stay in Ireland. With hotel prices skyrocketing, affordable fixed-price accommodation has seen a surge in both bookings and popularity. With hostels now more popular than ever, many have gone down the road of piggybacking off their success and…

An Óige Conservation Group reflect on busy 2018

Culture & People, Hostel, Ireland, SustainabilityBy DigitalanoigeJanuary 8, 2019

The An Óige Environmental Conservation Group had a very busy and successful 2018.  An Óige Environmental Week 2019 is the perfect occasion to look back at the year just gone and take stock of what has been achieved. The main focus of the conservation group has been on carrying out the conservation management plan drawn…

There and Back Again: The Blizzard at Glenmalure

Culture & People, Hostel, Ireland, LandscapeBy DigitalanoigeMarch 28, 2018

Glenmalure Youth Hostel in Co. Wicklow was the site of an extraordinary adventure over St Patrick’s weekend as a snow-in caused one brave warden to hike over six kilometres in a blizzard to make a food pick-up for his hungry guests. Glenmalure warden, Mick Morgan, decided to work St Patrick’s Day in order to avoid the…

Let the Right One In at the Abbey Theatre

Ireland, Things To Do, Young PeopleBy anadminNovember 30, 2017Leave a comment

Saturday was very cultural for me. Why you ask? Because I have spent my Saturday night at the theatre. And yes, it is a very hip and cool thing to do. The Abbey Theatre was performing Let the Right One In, which is based on a movie based on a novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist.…

Cork Jazz Festival

Activity Weekend, Ireland, travel stories, Travel tips, Young PeopleBy anadminNovember 15, 2017Leave a comment

The Cork Jazz Festival was celebrating its 50th anniversary on the 27th October. It is an annual music festival held in Cork City, always held in late October. The first festival began on Friday, 27 October 1978, and has taken place every year since. Impressive, right? It is Ireland’s biggest jazz event and attracts hundreds…

Volunteer Profile – Mags Collins

Culture & People, Ireland, Young PeopleBy anadminSeptember 15, 2017Leave a comment

Mags Collins was our previous chairperson. She took time out from her hectic travel itinerary to talk to us about all things youth hostelling. 1. What makes our mission meaningful to you? I would love to see all young people doing what I did when I was young, being outside, doing sports and interacting with other…

Sleep for Peace 2017

Culture & People, Hostel, Ireland, Young PeopleBy anadminAugust 24, 2017Leave a comment

Sleep for Peace is back! What the hell is that I hear you cry?! Look no further for all the answers! In 1981 the United Nations unanimously established September 21st as the International Day of Peace. “Peace Day” gives everyone a specific time to commit to global peace and a chance to contribute to a…

Crash Course: Hosteling

Hostel, Ireland, travel storiesBy anadminAugust 17, 2017Leave a comment

Crash course: Hosteling – How to make the most out of it?  ”Hosteling is an experience everyone should try at least once in their life.” – Yours truly It all started nine months ago with me trying to find an internship. With a little luck I stumbled across a great spot – the An Óige marketing team……

Staff Profile – Kristina Ferry

Culture & People, IrelandBy anadminAugust 11, 2017Leave a comment

We have the chats with Kristina Ferry who is one of the staff in Errigal Youth Hostel in Dunlewey Co. Donegal 1.What three traits define you? Patient, funny and outspoken. 2. What is your personal philosophy? “You don’t kick me off” was an advice I got once a long time ago from a coach when…

Hostel Companion Application

Hostel, Ireland, Travel tipsBy anadminJuly 14, 2017Leave a comment

Everyone needs a hostel companion for an adventure. Someone who has got your back and who can remember the way home if you suddenly lose the run of yourself (which can happen to the best of us) and you forget where you are. Most of us just find these special people by chance. To speed…

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